Ukrainian forces are facing repeated attacks from Russian troops in the Kherson area.
Russian forces have launched seven attempts to take control of strategic island zones near Kherson. According to Vladislav Voloshyn, a spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, these assaults have all ended in failure. The Russian forces are trying to capture a key beachhead and hold it, but this has not been successful so far.
The Russian military is reportedly training troops to cross water obstacles and launch small-scale attacks on the Ukrainian positions. They are using boats from the Dnipro Flotilla to practice these skills. Intelligence suggests that Russian forces are preparing for another major attack in the area.
Kherson Oblast Governor Oleksandr Prokudin has confirmed that Russia is assembling 300 boats for river crossing, suggesting a large-scale operation is being planned. Ukrainian defense forces remain vigilant and continue to gather intelligence on the Russian movements through satellite and drone surveillance.
The situation remains tense as both sides prepare for potential attacks.